A major snowfall event is forecast to hit parts of England and Scotland next week, bringing up to 23cm (nine inches) of snow in some areas. According to WX Charts, which bases its predictions on Met Desk data, snowfall is expected to begin on December 10, with northern regions most at risk of significant accumulation.
The regions anticipated to be hardest hit include the Scottish Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, and western Aberdeenshire, as well as parts of Cumbria, Northumberland, and North Yorkshire in England.
Temperatures will also plummet, with minimums dropping into single digits Celsius across the UK by 6pm on December 10. Expect temperatures from 2°C to 8°C across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while Scotland faces colder conditions ranging between -1°C and -3°C.
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The Met Office’s forecast for the coming days highlights a wet and windy start to December. On December 1, heavy and persistent rain will drench south Wales and northwest England, bringing a risk of local flooding. The weather will gradually improve overnight with clearing skies and easing winds.
Moving into December 2, scattered blustery showers are predicted for southern and western regions, potentially accompanied by hail and thunder. Elsewhere, the weather will be largely dry with some sunny spells, and temperatures will hover around seasonal averages.
From Wednesday to Friday, a largely dry Wednesday with sunny breaks is expected, followed by spells of rain on Thursday and Friday, interspersed with brighter intervals.
The BBC reports that today will see windy conditions with intermittent rain, particularly heavy in Wales and western England. Rain will ease temporarily from the north but will return later in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland.
Prepare for colder temperatures and wintry conditions as this significant snow event approaches, especially if you live in the highlighted regions.